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Is Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME) a real illness? Is Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME) a real illness?
Yes, CFS/ME is a real illness Yes, CFS/ME is a real illness
No, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not a real illness No, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not a real illness
People suffer immensely with CFS/ME People suffer immensely with CFS/ME
Huge numbers of people have experienced CFS/ME, and continue to do so Huge numbers of people have experienced CFS/ME, and continue to do so
It is a real illness but the symptoms are very broad and not well known It is a real illness but the symptoms are very broad and not well known
It is both a physical and mental illness requiring dual treatment It is both a physical and mental illness requiring dual treatment
There is scientific evidence proving its existence There is scientific evidence proving its existence
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Is Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME) a real illness?

Yes, CFS/ME is a real illness

People suffer immensely with CFS/ME

Individuals with ME go through immense physical, social and mental suffering; they may have experienced their careers, relationships and dreams de-railed. ME is a real illness because people would not do this to themselves.
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Huge numbers of people have experienced CFS/ME, and continue to do so

Globally similar experiences show that CFS is real, and that there are accurate ways to diagnose it
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It is a real illness but the symptoms are very broad and not well known

With such a wide variety of symptoms, sufferers may not get the right diagnosis or treatment
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It is both a physical and mental illness requiring dual treatment

Sufferers may need a dual approach to treatment using techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy combined with graded exercise programmes
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There is scientific evidence proving its existence

There have been successful trials of antiviral and immunosuppressant drugs in the treatment of this disease
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No, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not a real illness

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